Karen Maschke

Which invites friction, right?

I wonder, is there an argument to be made that some of these trends are foregoing or are selling the promise that we can forego the expected challenges?

of human life.

Jasmine, what do you think about this?

Such an interesting way to think about that.

Oh my gosh.

I am so happy to start the year off with this conversation.

Thank you both so, so much.

I really learned a lot today.

Thanks so much for having us.

Absolutely.

I'm delighted to have been a part of this.

Thank you.

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